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  • Women and girls are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change

    Women and girls are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. The current climate crisis is not just an environmental issue; it is also a gender issue. Women and girls across the globe bear the brunt of climate change, facing significant challenges that exacerbate existing gender inequalities. As we strive to address the unprecedented environmental challenges…


  • Africa Climate Change Summit Sheds Light on Unique Challenges and Opportunities

    Africa Climate Change Summit Sheds Light on Unique Challenges and Opportunities

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The first ever Africa Climate Change Summit kicked off in Nairobi today, uniting heads of state, diplomats, and experts from across the continent for three days of crucial discussions. Co-hosted by Kenya and the African Union, the summit aims to explore pressing issues such as…


  • Ukraine’s Defense Minister Dismissed as Leadership Shake-Up Affects War Efforts

    Ukraine’s Defense Minister Dismissed as Leadership Shake-Up Affects War Efforts

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. After a significant tenure of 18 months, Ukraine’s defense minister Oleksii Reznikov has been relieved of his duties as part of a notable leadership reorganization since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Reznikov’s departure on Sunday, emphasizing the need for new approaches…


  • Unpaid Work and the Gender Wage Gap: The Unrecognized Contribution of Japanese Women

    Unpaid Work and the Gender Wage Gap: The Unrecognized Contribution of Japanese Women

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. In Japan, the issue of unpaid work is not just a matter of domestic responsibility; it carries enormous economic implications for women. A recent report by the Cabinet Office reveals that Japanese women miss out on approximately ¥111 trillion ($761 billion) annually due to the…


  • Challenges and Declining Relevance: ASEAN Confronts Divisive Issues at Year-End Summit

    Challenges and Declining Relevance: ASEAN Confronts Divisive Issues at Year-End Summit

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to convene its final summit of the year in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. However, the leaders find themselves grappling with a number of intractable challenges that threaten to overshadow the usual display of unity. As Myanmar’s…


  • Gabon’s New Military Leader Sworn In, Promises Democratic Transition

    Gabon’s New Military Leader Sworn In, Promises Democratic Transition

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. Gabon, a Central African nation, witnessed a significant political shift with the swift swearing-in of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s new leader. Just days after ousting President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family had been in power for over five decades, General Oligui…